How can a young speaker turn communication skills, determination, and a simple four-step method into tools for everyday life?

On Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, host Jackie Bailey talks with TEDx speaker Vihaan Reddy about growing more confident as a communicator, learning through speech and debate, and finding lessons in the challenges he faces as an athlete.

Vihaan shares how working on his communication helped him use fewer filler words and feel more comfortable connecting with people. He also describes how speech and debate helped him see that people can approach an issue in different ways without one perspective automatically being right or wrong.

The conversation explores Vihaan’s TEDx talk and his PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage. He explains how the idea grew from a tennis lesson and how taking a moment to assess a situation can help shape a more thoughtful response. Vihaan also introduces his podcast, Reddy to Play, where he plans to interview people about challenges they have faced and how they worked through them.

As a tennis player and participant in cross-country and track, Vihaan shares what sports have taught him about choosing activities he enjoys, accepting coaching, practicing, and continuing to improve. He closes with encouragement to pursue what matters to you and remember to pace yourself.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• How communication coaching helped Vihaan become more confident and social
• What speech and debate taught him about listening and different perspectives
• The PACE method: Pause, Assess, Choose, and Engage
• How a tennis practice moment helped illustrate PACE
• The idea behind Vihaan’s podcast, Reddy to Play
• Lessons from tennis, cross-country, and track
• Why enjoyment, practice, and a strong mindset matter in sports

The conversation is a reminder that progress can begin with a pause, a willingness to learn, and the choice to keep going.

👤 Meet Vihaan Reddy

Vihaan is a TEDx speaker, student athlete, and podcast host. He plays tennis and participates in cross-country and track. His podcast, Reddy to Play, features conversations with people about challenges and how they overcame them. Learn more at ReadyToPlay.com.

🎤 About Jackie Bailey

Jackie Bailey is an International Conversation Coach and host of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, inspiring individuals to discover their voices, share their stories, and make a meaningful impact.

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What helps you pause and choose your response when a challenge comes up?

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What if your gut is influencing more than just your digestion? What if the way you eat, move, sleep, and manage stress is shaping how you feel every single day?

In this eye-opening episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie welcomes Terri Rahman, Holistic Gut Health Coach and founder of Terri Total Health, for a powerful conversation about the gut-brain connection, holistic wellness, and the everyday habits that can transform how we care for ourselves.

But Terri's passion for health comes from a deeply personal place.

After witnessing her mother's struggles with illness and medication, experiencing the heartbreak of losing her at a young age, and later facing her own health challenges, Terri discovered a new purpose: helping others become more intentional about their well-being.

Drawing from her personal journey and experience in holistic health coaching, Terri shares why gut health is about so much more than what we eat.

🎙️ In This Episode:

🌿 The Gut-Brain Connection — How gut health, stress, and emotional well-being are interconnected.

🥗 The Four Pillars of Gut Health — Why nourishment, movement, restoration, and connection all matter.

🧠 Stress and Digestion — How daily stress and lifestyle habits can influence your digestive health.

🍎 Food Cravings and Healthy Habits — Understanding how dietary choices can affect cravings, energy, and overall wellness.

💚 Bloating, Digestion, and Gut Health — Recognizing digestive changes and learning to pay attention to your body's signals.

⚖️ Gut Health and Weight Management — Exploring Terri's personal experiences with food sensitivities, inflammation, and weight changes.

❤️ Turning Personal Loss Into Purpose — How Terri's mother's story inspired her journey from social work to holistic health coaching.

✨ Small Changes, Meaningful Results — Why taking care of your health doesn't have to mean changing everything overnight.

💬 One of Terri's most powerful reminders:

"Just remember that the gut is calling the shots."

From practical wellness habits to an inspiring story of resilience and purpose, this conversation is an invitation to listen to your body, become more aware of your daily choices, and take meaningful steps toward better health.

Whether you're curious about gut health, navigating digestive concerns, or simply looking for ways to support your overall well-being, this episode offers insights worth exploring.

🌟 Meet Our Guest: Terri Rahman

Terri Rahman is a Holistic Gut Health Coach and founder of Terri Total Health. Inspired by her mother's health journey and her own experiences with stress and digestive challenges, Terri is passionate about helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through nourishment, movement, restoration, and connection.

Through personalized coaching, complimentary consultations, educational talks, and wellness challenges, Terri empowers people to become more proactive about their health.

🌐 Website: https://territotalhealth.com/

🌱 Explore Terri's gut health resources, coaching programs, and 30-Day Healthy Gut and No Refined Sugar Challenges.

📺 About Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey

Hosted by Jackie Bailey, Speak Feed Lead Conversations brings together inspiring individuals, changemakers, and thought leaders to share meaningful stories, practical wisdom, and experiences that encourage personal growth, confidence, and positive change.

Because every story has the power to inspire, impact, and even change a life.

🌐 Learn more about The Speak Feed Lead Project: https://www.speakfeedlead.org/

📅 Episode Premiere: Friday, October 30, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM Pacific Time

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Have you ever noticed how stress, sleep, or certain foods affect your digestion and overall well-being?

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What if the most important lessons children learn happen outside the classroom?

In this inspiring episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie welcomes Kimberley Bouchard, an international award-winning author, educator, and homeschool advocate, for a meaningful conversation about rethinking education, embracing curiosity, and raising lifelong learners.

Best known for her Positively Disney book series, Kimberley shares a lesser-known chapter of her journey: homeschooling all three of her children, who began college at 16 and later graduated from university with honors.

From travel and real-world experiences to faith, creativity, and family values, Kimberley reveals how learning extends far beyond textbooks and traditional classrooms.

🎙️ In This Episode:

🌎 Turning everyday experiences into meaningful learning opportunities

📚 Encouraging curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning

🏡 Rethinking homeschooling and traditional education

🎨 The importance of arts, sports, and hands-on experiences

🤝 Building social skills, confidence, and character

🙏 The role of faith, family, and parental involvement

💡 Why developing the whole person matters more than academic achievements alone

Whether you're a parent, educator, or considering homeschooling, this conversation offers valuable insights into helping children discover their potential.

👩‍🏫 Meet Kimberley Bouchard

Author | Homeschool Advocate

Kimberley is an international award-winning author, educator, and creator of the Positively Disney book series. With decades of experience in education, including founding a Montessori school and homeschooling her three children, she is passionate about storytelling, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Connect with Kimberley:

📧 KimBouchard@gmail.com

🌐 https://www.positivelydisney.com/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/positivelydisneybook

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelydisneybook

🎤 About Jackie Bailey

Jackie Bailey is an International Conversation Coach and host of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, inspiring individuals to discover their voices, share their stories, and make a meaningful impact.

🌐 https://conversationswithjackiebailey.com/

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What's one valuable lesson you learned outside the classroom? Share your thoughts below!

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What if losing everything wasn’t the end—but the beginning of rebuilding what you were created to build?

In this episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie sits down with Henry Tolbert Jr., Founder, Author, and Church Systems Strategist, for an honest conversation about calling, adversity, leadership, and what it really takes to rebuild after life takes an unexpected turn.

Henry shares his journey from pursuing a dream of professional football to answering a very different calling in ministry and leadership. He opens up about the “Jonah moments” that redirected his life, a season when he and his family lost almost everything, and how those experiences ultimately shaped the work he does today helping leaders, churches, entrepreneurs, and organizations rebuild with purpose.

The conversation also explores the principles behind Henry’s book, The Comeback Plan, and his four-part framework for rebuilding: Revival, Revision, Revitalization, and Rebuilding.

📅 Premieres October 9 at 11:00 AM PT

IN THIS CONVERSATION, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

🧭 How unexpected detours can reveal a new direction for your life

🏈 Why Henry walked away from his dream of professional football to pursue his calling

🙏 What our “Jonah moments” can teach us about purpose, obedience, and course-correcting

💔 How Henry moved forward after a season of losing almost everything

🌱 Why rebuilding begins with who you need to become—not just what you want to build

👥 Why vision and the right community are essential when rebuilding

🏗️ The four stages of The Comeback Plan: Revival, Revision, Revitalization, and Rebuilding

✨ Why your detour does not have to become your destination

ABOUT HENRY TOLBERT JR.

Henry Tolbert Jr. is a Founder, Author, and Church Systems Strategist who helps churches and leaders build stronger systems, clarify their vision, develop their teams, and move forward with purpose.

He is the author of The Comeback Plan, a framework inspired by biblical principles and his own experiences with adversity, leadership, and rebuilding.

Henry also leads Mandate Summit 2026, happening October 21–24, where leaders and builders will work through the four stages of The Comeback Plan and develop a clearer plan for the year ahead.

CONNECT WITH HENRY:

🌐 Simple Systems Consulting: https://getchurchsystems.com/

🏔️ Mandate Summit 2026: https://mandatesummit26.com/

📘 The Comeback Plan: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DKST7JMN

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/htolbert

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrytolbert

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourhenrytolbert

#SpeakFeedLead #ConversationsWithJackieBailey #HenryTolbert #TheComebackPlan #Leadership #Rebuilding #Resilience #Purpose #ChurchLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MandateSummit2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate—but how can leaders embrace its potential without losing the human judgment, responsibility, and relationships that keep a workplace strong?

In this episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie sits down with Sara Skowronski, HR & AI Strategy Consultant and Founder of Eos HR & AI Consulting, for a practical conversation about the intersection of human resources, artificial intelligence, automation, and the future of work.

With more than 25 years of experience in HR, Sara shares how her career evolved from traditional human resources into helping small and founder-led businesses build stronger systems, manage risk, and navigate the rapidly changing world of AI.

In this conversation, they explore:

🤖 Using AI responsibly in business

🔐 Protecting company and client data

📋 Creating practical AI policies

⚙️ Saving time through AI and automation

👥 Keeping human judgment at the center

🗺️ Finding the right place to start with AI

Sara also shares how she uses AI and automation within her own business to streamline processes and save valuable time. But as powerful as AI can be, her message is clear: AI is a tool, and human oversight and accountability still matter.

Whether you're a founder, small-business owner, HR professional, or leader exploring how AI can fit into your organization, this conversation offers practical insights for adopting technology while protecting your people, information, and business.

Sara Skowronski is an HR & AI Strategy Consultant and Founder of Eos HR & AI Consulting. With more than 25 years of HR experience, she works with small and founder-led businesses to strengthen HR systems, manage risk, establish clear workplace expectations, and navigate the challenges of managing people.

Through her AI Clarity Roadmap, Sara also helps businesses identify practical opportunities to use AI, streamline their work, understand potential risks, and establish responsible AI practices.

🌐 Connect with Sara:

EosHR.com

AIClarityRoadmap.com

📅 Premieres Friday, October 2

⏰ 11:00 AM PT

🎙️ Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey

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What if the key to greater profit, freedom, and impact isn’t doing more—but getting current with what’s really happening in your business?

In this episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie sits down with Jennifer Sifert, Leadership Guide, CPA, entrepreneur, and creator of the Get Current™ approach.

Drawing from 20 years in public-practice accounting and her experience working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Jennifer shares how being behind, overwhelmed, or out of alignment can affect more than your finances—it can impact the way you lead, make decisions, and grow your business.

🐎 Discover what Jennifer’s horse-racing background taught her about potential, preparation, and leadership.

💡 Learn how limiting beliefs and old patterns may be keeping you stuck.

🎯 Explore what it means to truly Get Current™ with your business.

✨ Understand why presence, purpose, and personal alignment matter alongside practical business strategy.

💰 Discover how greater awareness and responsibility can help create more freedom, prosperity, and impact.

Jennifer’s message is a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins when we become aware of what isn’t working, take responsibility, and intentionally move toward what we truly want.

🌐 Connect with Jennifer: http://jennifersifert.com/

📅 Ask about a Get Current™ Consultation

👍 Like, comment, subscribe, and share this conversation with an entrepreneur who needs to hear it.

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What if leaving the classroom didn’t mean leaving teaching behind?

In this episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie sits down with educator, literacy specialist, and entrepreneur Alyssa Althouse to talk about her journey from the traditional school system to building a tutoring business centered on helping struggling readers.

Alyssa shares what parents and educators should understand about how children learn to read, why early intervention matters, and how educators can use the skills they already have to create meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.

• Why leaving the classroom doesn’t have to mean leaving teaching

• The importance of early intervention for struggling readers

• How speech-to-print can support literacy development

• Why tutoring is a growing opportunity for educators

• How teachers can turn their expertise into a tutoring business

• Why finding a niche, delivering results, and building referrals matter

• How educators can work through fear and imposter syndrome when starting something new

Alyssa Althouse is an educator, literacy specialist, tutor, and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in education. After working as a preschool and second-grade teacher, supporting a countywide literacy initiative, and serving as a reading specialist, Alyssa transitioned into private tutoring and created Learn With Alyssa.

Today, she also leads Tutor Launch, a 90-day coaching program that helps educators turn their teaching expertise into sustainable tutoring businesses.

🌐 Learn With Alyssa: learnwithalyssa.net

🌐 Tutor Launch: tutorlaunch.biz

📱 Instagram: @learn_with_alyssa

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